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King County struggles to fund roads and bridges
Program is underfunded by roughly $250 million annually
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Local salmon face dire future amid effects of climate change
At least two local salmon species in the Puget Sound region may be near the end of their…
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King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium
Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved
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Freight or fire: King County’s trash problem
Should we ship away waste or build an incinerator?
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Microsoft will invest $500 million toward regional housing
About $225 million will subsidize middle income housing in Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Renton and Sammamish
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Exit poll indicates Washington voters still support climate change action
State environmental organizations’ poll points to continuing support for carbon-reducing measures.
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King County considers building 44,000 affordable housing units by 2024
A report on housing released in December was accepted by the King County Council on Jan. 7.
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Democrats to focus on 30-round magazines and ghost guns in 2019
Following gun control success on the November ballot, state Democrats are eyeing further regulation.
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Climate change could kill salmon’s sense of smell
A report released by UW last month highlights further dangers higher CO2 levels pose to coho salmon.
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It looks a lot like Inslee is running for president
New statements and political fundraising from Gov. Inslee point toward a 2020 presidential bid
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State Supreme Court upholds King County youth jail levy
The decision, issued Dec. 27, sided with King County and allows it to keep collecting revenue.
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How does the Texas ACA ruling affect Washington
A ruling last week from a Texas judge striking down the ACA will likely be overturned.
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Harborview Hall homeless shelter opens
Bellevue-based group trying to acquire surplus King County land
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King County launches text to 911 service
The service will help the hearing impaired and those experiencing domestic violence.
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Why do Washington voters struggle with climate change policies?
Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing
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State Supreme Court strikes down I-27; King County will pursue safe consumption sites
The decision upholds a court ruling keeping the anti-consumption site initiative off the ballot.
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County set to test long-range electric buses
The buses would be able to travel more than 140 miles without recharging.
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National report outlines climate change’s course for the Northwest
More fires, floods and drought appear to be on their way for Washington state.
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Redmond manufacturer helps NASA’s Mars mission succeed
Aerojet Rocketdyne’s Redmond facility produces thrusters that are used by NASA and others.
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King County approves gun warning sign requirement
Warning signs must be posted in all King County gun stores and firing ranges.